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I did none of these things. I learned the hard way. I had to backtrack and figure these things out after we had adopted and experienced some of the most gut-wrenching days I’ll ever face. I believe there were many reasons I learned these lessons in this manner. I understand it served a purpose. But […]

Are you looking forward to our 2017 UFA National Conference “Together We Rise” on November 17? We sure are! Check out this video to see all the fun we had at last year’s conference! We’ll see you on November 17! Register for this great event here.

2017 UFA National Conference – Together We Rise November 17 Kirton & McConkie @ Key Bank Tower, 36 S. State St. Suite 1900 Salt Lake City, UT 84111 United States The annual United for Adoption Conference is scheduled for November 17th, 2017. We will be offering education classes pertaining to Infant Adoption, Birth Parent Panels, […]

THE HAPPIEST TIMES OR THE HARDEST TIMES By Kathy Searle, CSW In general, many parents feel a great amount of stress during the holidays. For first time parents, and even those of us who have experienced many holidays together as a family, these can be stressful times. We want to create that magic that we have dreamed […]

This year’s United For Adoption was a great success. It was a day full of good friends and great information. For those of you who were unable to attend, we wanted to share some of what went on. Below are a few links to information from some of the presentations given, including the presentation from […]

Taylor sees the world through the eyes of an artist! She has a talent for drawing and a passion for many forms of art. Listening to music is an activity that brings Taylor happiness, especially when accompanied by a yoga class or a nice long walk. Two of her favorite things are McDonald’s Chicken McNuggets […]

My name is Suzy, and I’m an adoptee and a birth mother. From the time I was just a little girl I knew that I was adopted. It was something that was often talked about in our house. I always knew that I could ask questions when I had them and that I would get […]

My name is Jess Urban – wife, mother to a rambunctious 2-year old daughter – Adalynn Zoe, and birthmother to my first born daughter- Celine “Zoe” Grace, age 12. My journey to motherhood has not been an easy one. I had the opportunity to become a mother at the tender age of 17. However, I […]